PRN- Medical Assistant (Gulfport, MS)
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Sage Health
Gulfport, MS, US
Summary
The Medical Assistant will support providers by performing clinical duties such as phlebotomy, injections, and suture removal while maintaining patient records in the EHR. They are also responsible for preparing exam rooms, ensuring compliance with infection prevention standards, and coordinating care with external diagnostic facilities and pharmacies.
Job Description
About the role
What You’ll Do
As a Medical Assistant at Sage Health, you’ll partner closely with providers and interdisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional care to our senior patients while supporting a high-quality patient experience.
Responsibilities include:
- Escort patients to exam rooms, obtain medical histories, record vital signs, and accurately document information in the electronic health record (EHR)
- Ensure patient charts, lab results, and supporting documentation are complete and available prior to appointments
- Prepare exam rooms and assist physicians and onsite specialists during examinations and procedures
- Support providers with virtual patient appointments conducted in patients’ homes
- Maintain patient confidentiality and secure medical records in compliance with HIPAA and Sage Health policies
- Clean, disinfect, and stock exam rooms while maintaining proper sterilization and infection prevention standards
- Monitor inventory, maintain required logs and compliance checks, and assist with supply ordering as needed
- Respond to patient, pharmacy, physician, and internal team communications in a professional and timely manner
- Coordinate with pharmacies, diagnostic facilities, and external providers to support patient care
- Perform clinical duties including phlebotomy, injections, dressing changes, and suture removal
- Participate in team huddles, quality initiatives, and interdisciplinary care coordination activities
- Travel between Sage Health center locations based on operational needs and staffing support
- Adapt to evolving workflows and support a fast-paced, growing healthcare environment
- Perform other duties as assigned
What We’re Looking For
Successful candidates are:
- Passionate about serving senior populations
- Dependable, professional, and accountable
- Team-oriented and solutions-focused
- Strong communicators with a patient-first mindset
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced clinical environment
- Organized and able to manage competing priorities
- Adaptable and comfortable with change in a growing organization
- Is open and accepting of constructive feedback from others. Demonstrates a willingness to professionally grow and develop
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Medical Assistant certification (CMA/RMA) preferred
- CPR certification required
- Phlebotomy experience preferred
- Experience in a Value Based Care (VBC) environment strongly preferred
- Experience with EMR systems preferred
- Minimum of 2 years of Medical Assistant experience preferred
- Ability to multitask and work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Experience working with geriatric or underserved populations preferred
- Bilingual Spanish is a plus
Join a Team That’s Building the Future of Healthcare
Sage Health is creating a new standard for senior-focused primary care. If you’re looking for a role where you can grow your career, contribute to meaningful work, and be part of an innovative and evolving healthcare organization, we encourage you to apply.
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Physical Requirements |
Primary Duty |
Percent of Time Performing Duty |
|
Visual Acuity |
YES |
75-100% |
|
Hearing |
YES |
75-100% |
|
Standing |
YES |
75-100% |
|
Walking |
YES |
75-100% |
|
Lifting/Pulling/Pushing |
YES |
75-100% |
|
Sitting |
NO |
0-24% |
Reports To: Center Manager/Market Clinical Nurse Manager
Escher Health delivers a full service, AI-enabled enrollment solution for Medicaid and other government benefit programs. Our solutions dramatically improve a healthcare organization’s enrollment process, helping patients access the appropriate programs, and providers get compensated for the care they provide.
Company size
2-10 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Oakland, California
Escher Health delivers a full service, AI-enabled enrollment solution for Medicaid and other government benefit programs. Our solutions dramatically improve a healthcare organization’s enrollment process, helping patients access the appropriate programs, and providers get compensated for the care they provide.
Company size
2-10 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Oakland, California